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Niche FOSS Android apps that are useful (self.FOSSdroid)
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cross-posted from: https://lemmy.one/post/15764

These are some of the apps that I use daily. Suggest yours and I will add it to the list.

  • URLCheck - Set it as your default browser and quickly analyze links, remove tracking params and more.
  • SMS Import/Export - SMS Import / Export imports and exports SMS and MMS messages, call logs, and contacts from and to JSON files.
  • InnerTube - With this app, you're like getting a free music streaming service. You can listen to music from YouTube Music and build your own library.
  • Loop Habit Tracker - Loop Habit Tracker helps you create and maintain long-term positive habits in your life.
  • Coffee - Coffee allows you to keep the display awake without having to change the device settings.
  • Private DNS Quick Settings Toggle - Adds a Private DNS quick tile to the Android Quick Settings. (By ryuko)
  • Noice - Noice is an app that allows you to create personalised sound environments. It enables you to combine different sounds at different volume levels to create perfect ambient atmospheres. (By OsrsNeedsF2P)
  • Organic Maps - Open-source, community-driven maps for travelers, tourists, cyclists & hikers based on OSM (By vxnxnt)
  • Feeder - Simple RSS Reader (By drilly)
  • UntrackMe - UntrackMe once set by default to open Twitter, YouTube and Instagram links will transform them into Nitter, Invidious and Bibliogram links and delegate the action to another app (By https://lemmy.ml/u/shreddy_scientist)
  • Did I take my meds? - Did I Take My Meds? helps keep track of when to take medications. It is designed to help prevent a user from skipping doses and/or overdosing (By Velveteen)
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[–] Dream_state 2 points 1 year ago

It's InnerTune not Tube. But it works well, even has Android Auto compatibility

[–] ace_garp 2 points 1 year ago

XMouse - remote control a linux box (or other X11) over SSH. Handy for HTPCs etc

Kore - remote control for a running Kodi instance.

Suntimes - when is sunrise/sunset on any day in history. Where is the moon at in it's cycle.

[–] NemoWuMing 2 points 1 year ago

lichess.org if you want to play chess for free on a well maintained server used by professionals and amateurs.

You can install the app or run the website from your browser and install it as a chrome app.

[–] jecht360 1 points 1 year ago

Ooh, I'm going to have to try Loop Habit Tracker and Feeder. Thanks!

[–] bin_bash 0 points 9 months ago

Currently im looking for a good feeder alternative because feeder takes a eternity to update sources